When
checking the
flu
id level
on
1973
and
197 4
model year cars avoid contact
with
the exhaust gas
recirculation
valve
and
associated pipes at these
contain
hot
exhaust gases.
Every
.12
000.miles
or
12
months
whichever
is
the earlfer
• +1.
Air
injection
pump
(If
fitted):
Check the tension
of
the
belt
driving
the
air
injection
pump;
adjust
if
necessary.
..
t2.
Air
injection
pump
intake
filter
(Applicable
to
cars
manufactured during the years
1967
to 1972
inclusive):
Remove and clean the intake
filter
element.
* + 3.
Air
si I encer: Clean
and
oi
I the
wire
mesh
filter
elements
(if
fitted)
or
renew the paper
filter
elements
(if
fitted).
•
t4.
Carburetters: Top·up
oil
level in
air
valve
dampers.
Ensure tightness of
float
chamber covers
is
correct.
If
wire
mesh
filters
are
fitted
to
the
float
chambers, remove the unions and clean the
filters.
Check
float
chamber depression and
rectify
if
necessary.
Check engine
idle
speed and choke
idle
speed; adjust as necessary.
• t 5. Crankcase emission control system: Remove
and
clean the gauze flame traps
in
the crankcase
breather tube. Clean the adapter in the choke
butterfly
housing.
• ts. Engine: Change the engine
oil
and
fit
a new
oil
filler
element.
•
t7.
Exhaust gas recirculation system (1973
and
1974 model year cars): Remove and clean the exhaust
gas
recirculation
vafves
and
feed pipes. Clean the
orifices
in the carburetter
'Tee'
piece. Check the
exhaust gas
recirculation
valves for correct operation.
• ta. Fuel evaporation emission control system
{If
fitted):
Fit
a new foam
filter
element
in
the
evaporation
loss
control canister. Check the
condition
of the pipes
and
connections.
• t9.
Ignition
system:
Fit
new
distributor
contact
breaker
points;
set
dwell
angle.
Fit
a new
distributor
cam lubrication
pad
(if
applicable}.
If
a
cam
lubrication
pad
is
not
fitted
lightly
smear the
cam
with
grease. Lubricate the
distributor
spindle
{shaft bearings)
and
automatic advance mechanism
with clean engine
oil.
Fit
new sparking plugs.
Check
ignition
timing
with
stroboscope and
adjust
if
necessary.
• 10. Battery: Check the
electrolyte
level;
top-up
with
distilled
water
if
necessary.
..
11. Brakes: Inspect footbrake
and
handbrake
or
parking brake
pad
linings,
fit new pads
if
necessary.
When
renewing footbrake pads examine
condition
of
dust excluders
on
calip81's
and
renew
if
necessary.
Manually adjust the handbrake or parking
brake
caliper
mechanism.
Inspect
all
pipes
and
connections. Repo:-t any
defects
to
the Owner.
• 12.
Final
drive
unit: Check the
oil
level and
top•up
if necessary.
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13. Front suspension: Inspect the front suspension
ball
joint
rubber covers;
if
the covers are damaged,
fit
new
joints
and
covers.
• 14. Steering mechanism: Lubricate the steering
mechanism at the
six
grease poin1s. Inspect the
rubber covers
on
the
ball
joints;
if
the covers are
damaged
the
joints
should
be
dismantled and new
parts
fitted
as
necessary.
• 15. Torque converter transmission: Change the
transmission
fluid.
When
checking the
fluid
level
on
1973
and
1974 model year cars avoid contact
with
the exhaust
gas recirculation
valve
and
associated pipes
as
these contain hot exhaust gases.
Every 24 000 miles or 2 years whichever is
the earlier
In
addition
to
the
12
ooo
miles
Essential
Maintenance service schedu.le carry out the
fol lowing.
In the case
of
Carburetters, Fuel evaporation
emission control system,
Final
drive
unit
and the
Torque converter transmission the
servicing
necessary
is
I
isled
in
this
schedule therefore, the
12
000
miles
service schedule should
not
be
consulted
for
these items.
• t
1.
Air
injection
system
(If
fitted):
Check the
air
injection
system for
leaks
and
correct functioning.
Renew any
defective
items.
• t 2. Automatic choke: Check the
flow
through the
choke stove pipe and che~k for correct functioning.
Rectify
if necessary.
• t 3. Carburetters: Clean
air
valves.
If
paper
filter
elements are
fitted
to
the
float
chambers
fit
new paper elements.
If
wire mesh
filters
are
fitted
to
the
float
chambers, remove the unions
and
clean the
filters.
Top-up oi I
level
in
air
valve
dampers.
Check
float
chamber depression and
rectify
if necessary.
Check engine
idle
speed
and
choke
fast-idle
speed; adjust
as
necessary.
• t
4.
Carburetter mixture weakening
device
(If
fitted):
Fit
a new
air
filter
for
the carburetter mixture
weakening
device.
• t 5. Fuel evaporation emission control system
(If
fitted):
Fit
a new foam
filter
element
in
the
evaporation loss control
canister.
Check the conc;lition
of pipes
and
connections.
Check the purge rate.
Fit
a new purge I ine
filter
if
necessary.
..
6. Engine
cooling
system:
Fit
a
new
thermostat.
Examine the
condition
of
all
hoses;
fit
new hoses
as
necessary.
Fit
new heater tap hoses
{irrespective
of visual appearance).
7.
Final
drive
unit:
Change the
oil.
• 8. Torque converter transmission: Change the
transmission
fluid
and
fit
a new
intake
strainer.
Renew
'O'
ring
on
intake
pipe and
fit
a new seal
to
bore
of
intake
strainer.
When
checking the
fluid
level
on
1973 and 1974
model year cars avoid contact
with
the exhaust gas
recirculation
valve
and
associated pipes
as
these
contain
hot
exhaust gases.
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